Appeal for help

Md Firoz Akon, 45, from Bauphal in Patuakhali, has been admitted to Patuakhali Medical College Hospital for the past six months with blood cancer and gallbladder stones, said a press release.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Barrister Aminul Hoque’s death anniversary

Today marks the 7th death anniversary of Barrister Aminul Hoque, former posts and telecommunications minister and former vice chairman of BNP.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Transport fares to be adjusted reasonably

Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman yesterday said transport fares will be “rationally” adjusted in line with the recent increase in fuel prices, with a decision expected soon.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM

RMCH interns enforce work stoppage

Intern doctors at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital began a 24-hour work stoppage at 9:00am yesterday, protesting what they called “continuous harassment” and a growing “mob culture” in the hospital.
22 April 2026, 00:00 AM

PM tells newspaper owners he monitors media, acts on reports

NOAB leaders urge prime minister to clear unpaid govt ad bills and help withdraw cases filed against journalists during the interim govt
21 April 2026, 21:47 PM

Hasnat Abdullah seeks cars for MPs after govt moves to set up offices for them

Vehicles would help MPs connect better with people, he says
21 April 2026, 20:31 PM

Question looms as NCP’s Monira seeks women’s reserved seat

Former govt official submits nomination despite a law barring ex-civil servants from becoming MPs within three years of retirement
21 April 2026, 19:30 PM

'A few people sat together and made decisions. Where was democracy in that?'

Sara Hossain says Consensus Commission was formed through a selective process, not a democratic one; highlights the absence of women
21 April 2026, 17:37 PM

Jamaat finalises Shamsuzzaman Helaly as CCC mayoral candidate

Nomination was based on collective opinions of the party's local members
21 April 2026, 16:28 PM

Supreme Court to hold virtual proceedings two days a week

First virtual court activities start tomorrow; proceedings to continue offline from Sunday through Tuesday
21 April 2026, 16:12 PM

RMCH interns on a 24-hour work abstention, leaving patients to suffer

Protest at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital follows allegations of abuse against three doctors
21 April 2026, 16:02 PM

SSC exams begin smoothly, no leak rumours detected, says education minister

Govt not considering reinstating PSC, JSC exams, he says
21 April 2026, 15:39 PM

Jamaat-led alliance submits 13 names for reserved women’s seats in parliament

Alliance raises concerns over reform council and referendum mandate
21 April 2026, 15:29 PM

Man from Moulvibazar killed in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia, family says

He may have been killed about a week ago; body yet to be repatriated
21 April 2026, 13:54 PM

Mujibnagar memorial vandalism sparks call for urgent restoration

Speakers allege lack of government action following reported attacks on sculptures
21 April 2026, 13:06 PM

Blind SSC candidate finally sits for exams after last-minute scribe support

Uncertainty ends as volunteer steps in after knowing the matter from Facebook post
21 April 2026, 12:54 PM

Police seek revision of uniform design amid discontent over recent change

Uniform colours under review; draft gazette submitted for amendment
21 April 2026, 12:00 PM

SSC, equivalent exams begin nationwide under tight monitoring

Over 18.57 lakh candidates sit exams at 3,885 centres; CCTV monitoring and special cells activated
21 April 2026, 10:07 AM

‘The state must protect survivors of sexual violence’

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has condemned the attack, vandalism, and threats against the family of a teenage girl in Noakhali’s Subarnachar after they filed a case against a madrasa superintendent accused of attempting to rape her.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM

A daily struggle for water in the hills

For people in remote hilly areas, late spring and the onset of summer dry up springs and wells, creating a shortage of drinking water.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM